DQ1 FRCC-DQ-15-10-L MultiCam V-103-P Down Draft Plasma Machi

Front Range Community College (FRCC), a state of Colorado agency located in Jefferson County and Weston CDP, issued a Documented Quote solicitation for the procurement of one MultiCam V-103-P Down Draft Plasma Machine with a 48-inch by 96-inch work area. The equipment package includes a base assembled system with MultiCam EZ Control and EZ Suite software (featuring Connection Manager, Job Name Server, Job Editor, and Job Reporter), 220V single-phase machine voltage, V Series Keypad Interface, Automatic Torch Height System, EZ G-Code Creator 5 for Plasma, Powermax 65, 85, and 105 ready capability with signal cable and torch mounting bracket, and a 35-foot Mach Torch. The solicitation requires vendors to provide quotes that encompass all materials, labor, permits, and associated fees with pricing delivered F.O.B. destination, and must include onsite installation and training as part of the deliverables. Quote submissions were due on October 17, 2014, at 2:00 p.m., with accepted submission methods including hand delivery, fax to 303-469-7433, or email to purchasing@frontrange.edu. Award was to be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on pricing compliance with specifications and FRCC's sole judgment regarding the vendor's ability to provide quality goods and services. No bidders' conference or site visit was specified in the documentation.

Vendor registration on the Colorado BIDS System was required prior to the bid opening date, and vendors submitting multiple quotes would be disqualified. FRCC is exempt from federal and state sales taxes (exemption number 98-02565), and all quotes were to exclude applicable taxes. In the event of equal bids, Colorado-based businesses would prevail as allowed by law, though no specific set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises were identified in the solicitation. Financial obligations were contingent upon appropriated and budgeted funds for the applicable fiscal year, and vendors were required to comply with Colorado employment laws regarding illegal aliens and acknowledge any addenda issued during the solicitation period. No incumbent vendors, current contractors, or specific budget range was disclosed in the available documentation.